Robbie Paul's verdict It's a new challenge for them now that Stacey Jones has retired but they've still got quality and experience from overseas players such as Jason Croker and Casey McGuire and more encouragingly a growing number of young French players coming through

Robbie Paul's verdict Although they haven't been big recruiters, from what I've seen of my big brother Henry - he's looking like a proper rugby league player again - they'll be a lean, mean machine and should prove difficult opponents

Robbie Paul's verdict There have been changes, with such people as Chris Nero, Brad Drew and me leaving. But they've brought in some exciting players and I see them building on last year's first play-off appearance

Robbie Paul's verdict The largest player turnover and it may take time for the big names to gel

Leeds Rhinos

2007 Champions

Coach Brian McClennan (NZ)

Captain Kevin Sinfield (GB)

Odds 9-4 (1st)

In None

Out None

Robbie Paul's verdict Brian McClennan takes over at a tough time. As champions, Leeds have to play Melbourne Storm in the World Club Challenge next month. That can be a distraction in early season and drain energy at the end. They will challenge but it will be tough to retain the title

St Helens

2007 Runners-up

Coach Daniel Anderson (Aus)

Captain Paul Sculthorpe (GB)

Odds 5-2 (2nd)

In None

Out Scott Moore (Castleford, loan), Ian Hardman (Widnes, loan)

Robbie Paul's verdict Some people might think it's cocky of them not to sign any new players but that's the reality of the salary cap. Daniel Anderson, who doesn't have a cocky bone in his body, obviously believes their world-class players have one last great year in them

Robbie Paul's verdict For me this is their last chance. They've spent a lot of money to buy an international-class team but the element that's been missing in the past is teamwork. I believe Paul Cullen can blend them together, and if any team are dark horses they are